Plea for the introduction of a 100 km Race walking event into the World Athletics Championships program
Context
The introduction of a 100 km Race walking event into the World Athletics Championships program could be the ultimate test or challenge for race walkers to combine their technique with extreme endurance.
A 100 km Race walking event pushes the boundaries of human capability, as race walkers require talent, immense character, mental strength, and great perseverance in addition to exceptional physical condition.
It is certainly a distance that can interest, inspire and excite people, both the athlete and the public.
The appeal of the 100 km Race walking event is certainly a solid basis for considering the introduction of this athletics discipline at the World Athletics Championships, as it can attract a new audience through modern media.
In our digital world, individual physical exertion and the decline of athletes can be continuously monitored via digital platforms, and statistics such as heart rate, speed and split times are immediately available.
Thanks to this digital opportunity, a growing fascination and respect for extreme human achievements has emerged among a new audience. The online following of these exceptional sporting achievements by enthusiastic fans from all over the world will undoubtedly also create an emotional bond between the athlete and his fans.
Reflections regarding the organization of a 100 km Race walk
♦ Circuit
Distance: 2 km
♦ Start
Joint start 'M / W' without gender distinction
♦ Limit
Time limit for participation in (at) the 100 km: 10 h 50' for men
11 h 15' for women
Current World ranking 100 km Race walk M/W
To take a look at the history of the 100 km Race walk, the Belgian Walking Association (BWA) has compiled an up-to-date << World ranking 100 km Race walk M/W >> which you can consult via the following link:
Top 10 Race walk 100 km 'men' on 31.12.2025
nat. name athlete distance time average year location
BY Viktor GINKO 100 km 8 h 38' 07" 11.580 km/h 2002 Scanzorosciate (I)
LT Modris LIEPINS 100 km 8 h 48' 28" 11.354 km/h 2001 Scanzorosciate (I)
F Bertrand MOULINET 100 km 8 h 50' 21" 11.313 km/h 2013 Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes (F)
RUS Alexeï RODIONOV 100 km 8 h 54' 35" 11.224 km/h 1998 Scanzorosciate (I)
F Pascal KIEFFER 100 km 8 h 55' 12" 11.211 km/h 1992 Besançon (F)
UA Vitaliy POPOVICH 100 km 8 h 55' 40" 11.201 km/h 1999 Scanzorosciate (I)
F Gérard LELIÈVRE 100 km 8 h 58' 12" 11.148 km/h 1984 Laval (F)
H Zoltán CZUKOR 100 km 8 h 58' 47" 11.136 km/h 2002 Scanzorosciate (I)
D Sten REICHEL 100 km 9 h 01' 29" 11.081 km/h 2000 Scanzorosciate (I)
SK Peter TICHÝ 100 km 9 h 02' 00" 11.070 km/h 2002 Scanzorosciate (I)
Top 10 Race walk 100 km 'women' on 31.12.2025
nat. name athlete distance time average year location
LV Jolanta DUKURE 100 km 10 h 04' 50" xx,xxx km/h 2007 Scanzorosciate (I)
F Kora BOUFFLERT 100 km 10 h 13' 56" xx,xxx km/h 1994 Roubaix (F)
RUS Ludmilla LUBOMIROVA 100 km 10 h 20' 17" xx,xxx km/h 1995 Perpignan (F)
LV Anita LIEPINA 100 km 10 h 23' 47" xx,xxx km/h 2003 Scanzorosciate (I)
BY Valentina SETROVA 100 km 10 h 54' 19" xx,xxx km/h 2003 Scanzorosciate (I)
BY Liudmila DOLGOPOLOVA 100 km 11 h 11' 36" xx,xxx km/h 2004 Scanzorosciate (I)
RUS Evguenia GUTTIERREZ 100 km 11 h 16' 32" xx,xxx km/h 1997 Le Petit-Quevilly (F)
NL Annie VAN DER MEER 100 km 11 h 28' 31" xx,xxx km/h 1988 Roubaix (F)
AUS Michelle THOMPSON 100 km 11 h 36' 29" xx,xxx km/h 2016 Coburg (AUS)
NL Aaf DE RIJK 100 km 11 h 40' 07" xx,xxx km/h 1981 Hamm (D)
Theo Bické
Manager Belgian Walking Association, abbreviated BWA
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